WWU Scholarship and Recognition Opportunities

Admission with Highest Honors

Students ranking in the top one percent of our incoming freshmen class, based on cumulative GPA and test scores, are Admitted with Highest Honors, assured admission into Western’s Honors Program and offered a 2-year $2,000 merit scholarship. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.

All-Washington Academic Team Scholarships

Each community college in Washington State is invited to nominate two students to the All-Washington Academic Team, based on academic achievement and community service. Western offers a $2,000 Seattle Business Forum scholarship and a $500 President’s Scholarship to any member of the All-Washington Academic Team who enrolls at Western. Consult with your Community College advisor for details.

James Michael Haskell Memorial Scholarships

Entering freshmen from Washington State who demonstrate an exemplary record of academic achievement as well as financial need may be eligible for a James Michael Haskell Scholarship. Awards are $2,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $10,000. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.

John and Inda Mayfield Slater Scholarship Endowment

The scholarship supports an entering freshman at Western Washington University who is a graduate of a high school in Washington State, with preference given to graduates of Whatcom County high schools. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, with additional consideration given to applicants who work to meet all or part of their expenses. Individual awards range from $500 to $1000 dollars and is dependent upon annual funding.

Lorraine M. Mortimer Scholarship

Recognizes an entering freshman from Washington who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, financial need, a history of community-oriented activities, and potential for leadership at Western Washington University. The award covers tuition and fees for four years. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.

Oswald Hall and Henny Lund Scholarship

Recognizes a new freshman with $6,800 per year for four years of study, for a total scholarship of $27,200. Selection criteria include outstanding academic achievement and financial need. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

The PTK President’s Scholarship is awarded to select community college transfer and running start students with a strong academic foundation who have demonstrated active involvement in Phi Theta Kappa. A separate scholarship application is required.

Contact Information:

Please visit the Phi theta Kappa Scholarship information page for more information at http://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer/t_ptk.html

Seattle and Bellingham Business Forum Scholarships

The generous contributions of individuals and businesses in the greater Seattle and Bellingham region support approximately fifty $2,000 scholarships for new freshmen and transfers who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Recipients are eligible to study in any field of interest. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.

Western Alumni Association Scholarships

The Western Alumni Association is proud to offer scholarships to Western students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Through the Western license plate program, Alumni Association Memberships, and generous donations, Western alumni choose to support our students.

Applicants must be one of the following: Full time Western student (12 or more credits) High school senior intending to become a full-time Western student beginning Fall 2009 College transfer intending to become a full-time Western student beginning Fall 2009 Applicants currently in college must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. Applicants currently in high school must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6. Priority consideration is given to students who are relatives of Western Alumni, students who have financial need (determined by filing valid FAFSA) and active students within their community, who participate in leadership building activities, provide service to others, and succeed academically.

Contact Information:

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. For more information and application materials for 2010-2011, please visit the Alumni Association Office at 709 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, or by calling 360-650-3353.

Western National Merit Scholarships

National Merit finalists are guaranteed a minimum of $10,000 scholarship assistance from Western distributed over four years of consecutive undergraduate study. National Merit Finalists need only submit a copy of their award form to the Admissions Office to be eligible. Continued eligibility is based on academic performance at Western.

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)

Through WUE, high-achieving, non-resident freshman applicants may enroll at Western for a reduced tuition level - the equivalent of approximately $36,000 over four years. WUE scholarship selection is competitive, and priority is given to students with at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA, 1200 SAT or 27 ACT score, and rigorous coursework.

Contact Information:

For more information on the WUE program, please e-mail the Admissions Office at admit@wwu.edu or go to http://admissions.wwu.edu/tuition/t_wue.html.

Western Washington University Presidential Scholarships

Admitted students demonstrating superior academic achievement are eligible for Presidential Scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000. Selection for the scholarship is comprehensive, taking into consideration the cumulative grade point average, SAT or ACT, curricular rigor – including advanced coursework and courses beyond core requirements, and achievements exhibited in the personal statement. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.